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LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant named on USA basketball team for Paris 2024 Olympics | Olympics News
Devin Booker, Anthony Davis and Kawhi Leonard also feature on Team USA as they look to defend their Olympic crown. Last Updated: 17/04/24 2:07pm LeBron James will look to help Team USA defend their Olympic title LeBron James, Steph Curry and Kevin Durant have been named as part of a star-studded USA basketball team for…
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Nat Sciver-Brunt named Wisden’s leading women’s cricketer in the world | Cricket News
Nat Sciver-Brunt has become the first English woman to be honoured as Wisden’s Leading Cricketer in the World, heading an awards list that also includes Harry Brook and Mark Wood among the almanack’s five cricketers of the year. Sciver-Brunt takes top billing in the women’s game following an outstanding run of form in 2023, with…
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Luke Littler, Jude Bellingham, Alessia Russo and Lando Norris named in Forbes’ Under 30 Europe Class of 2024 | Darts News
Luke Littler has been named alongside England footballers Jude Bellingham and Alessia Russo and F1 driver Lando Norris in Forbes’ Under 30 Europe Class of 2024. Littler shot to stardom by reaching the 2024 World Darts Championship final and has since made a seamless transition to a full-time career on the PDC circuit. The 17-year-old…
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Caitlin Clark named to Team USA training roster
Iowa Hawkeyes guard Caitlin Clark (22) reacts during the third quarter against the West Virginia Mountaineers of the NCAA second round game at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports/File Photo USA Basketball announced the 14 players invited to training camp for the women’s national team on Thursday and it included one college player…
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Sky Sports named Sports Content Organisation of the Year at SJA Awards | Football News
Sky Sports was named Sports Content Organisation of the Year at the 2023 Sports Journalists’ Association awards on Monday. This is the second year running that the company has claimed the award which sits across both the broadcast and writing categories, with judges looking for the organisation that best serves their audience using original journalism,…
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‘Anchor’ Terrence Hill named NBTC Most Outstanding Player
Fil-Am Nation’s Terrence Hill during the NBTC National Finals Division I title game against Adamson.–NBTC PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Terrence Hill was crowned the Ato Balodato Most Outstanding Player of the 2024 NBTC National Finals. Hill won the award after leading Fil-Am Nation to the championship in the NBTC National Finals Division 1. In Sunday’s finale, Hill…
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Six Nations: Guy Pepper called up to replace injured Chandler Cunningham-South as squad named for France finale | Rugby Union News
England have called up highly-rated Newcastle flanker Guy Pepper to replace Chandler Cunningham-South in the squad for this Saturday’s Six Nations finale against France in Lyon. Cunningham-South has been sidelined by a calf injury. England on Saturday ended Ireland’s hopes of historic back-to-back Six Nations Grand Slams with the final kick of the match at…
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Tiger Woods named vice chairman of PGA Tour Enterprises board | Golf News
Tiger Woods was named vice chairman of the newly-formed PGA Tour Enterprises as a 13-member board was announced on Wednesday. The PGA Tour Enterprises board will focus on “fan engagement and growth, as well as developing new media, sponsorship and commercial opportunities,” according to a release from the PGA Tour. In addition to Woods, active…
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Tiger Woods named recipient of Bob Jones Award by USGA and to have ceremony ahead of US Open | Golf News
Tiger Woods has been selected to receive the Bob Jones Award, the highest honour from the USGA that recognizes his commitment to sportsmanship and respect for golf’s traditions. Woods typically is honoured for his performances on the course, where he has won 15 majors among his 82 career victories on the PGA Tour, but now…
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Tim Cone officially named Gilas coach, picks 12-man pool
FILE–Gilas Pilipinas players carry their head coach Tim Cone following their win over Jordan in the men’s basketball gold medal match at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, Friday, Oct. 6, 2023. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) MANILA, Philippines–Tim Cone will be calling the shots for Gilas Pilipinas—this time permanently. The Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas made…
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